US Bridges

HWY Birnie Ave over Other Gerena Tunnel

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · .39 MI N Arch ST · Structure no. S24037BKHMUNNBI

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,095
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Birnie Ave over Other Gerena Tunnel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Birnie Ave over Other Gerena Tunnel in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 14,095 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Birnie Ave
CrossesOther Gerena Tunnel
Location.39 MI N Arch ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.1188, -72.61026
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating62.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,095 (2021)
Projected traffic—
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Birnie Ave over Other Gerena Tunnel built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Birnie Ave over Other Gerena Tunnel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Birnie Ave over Other Gerena Tunnel carry?

About 14,095 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Birnie Ave over Other Gerena Tunnel?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Birnie Ave over Other Gerena Tunnel?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.